A premiere date for The Equalizer season 5 has been revealed. The CBS drama, a reboot of the original 1985 show starring Edward Woodward, follows single mother and ex-CIA agent Robyn McCall (Queen Latifah), who uses her training to protect those in need. Along with Latifah, the cast of The Equalizer includes Laya DeLeon Hayes, Tory Kittles, Adam Goldberg, Liza Lapira, and Lorraine Toussaint. After maintaining steady viewership, The Equalizer season 5 was announced in April, before the recent finale, where Robyn and Marcus (Kittles) were considering their future together.

According to Deadline, CBS released its fall television schedule, and The Equalizer season 5 will premiere on Sunday, October 27. While NFL coverage may impact the start time, new episodes are expected to air at 9 p.m. by November 3.

What Will Happen In The Equalizer Season 5?

Robyn’s Team May Look Very Different

Unlike previous endings involving dangerous circumstances, The Equalizer season 4 concluded with a tearful goodbye between Robyn and Marcus. As the show progressed, Marcus’ lack of discipline became a problem for the NYPD, and he weighed a potential promotion working for the Federal Task Force in Los Angeles. Though Robyn encouraged him to go, she later changed her mind. Unfortunately, it was too late, and the couple parted ways. Looking ahead, it will be interesting to see how this affects Kittles’ role, and if Marcus and Robyn can find a way to resume their romance.

One of the biggest questions surrounding The Equalizer season 5 has to be whether Robyn’s team remains intact. After Mel (Lapira) was abducted by someone in her veteran support group seeking revenge, believing that she intentionally murdered his father, the character came to terms with her past. However, in the season 4 finale, she chose to distance herself from Robyn and any future cases. Although she won’t be working alongside Robyn and Harry (Goldberg) anymore, should they find themselves in serious trouble, perhaps Mel will rejoin the team.

Besides some departures, and Harry having to discontinue his A.I. software, season 5 will likely find Robyn handling more individual cases. It’s hard to imagine that these characters will be absent for the entire duration, but based on the season 4 ending, Robyn’s team might be slightly smaller. With a premiere date officially set, fans can look forward to seeing what transpires next when The Equalizer returns to CBS.

Source: Deadline